Chinese handset maker Oppo is expected to introduce at least two versions of its Find 7 smartphone next month, according to recent rumblings. And a post on the company’s Weibo social network account suggests that it’s true. Related stories: Are 2K+ smartphone resolutions overkill? Maybe not. Oppo confirms 2K display for Find 7 smartphone Review: …

While Sprint is seeing a return to growth, it also continues to bleed money. Sprint, acquired by Japanese carrier SoftBank in July, on Tuesday posted a fourth-quarter loss of $1.04 billion, or 26 cents a share, which was narrower than its year-earlier loss of $1.32 billion, or 44 cents a share. The net loss included $1.53 billion in depreciation and …

T-Mobile is the first carrier to see an Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the Moto X smartphone. According to release notes posted on Motorola’s Web site, the release is now available for download. Related stories: How will Sprint’s Framily fare against T-Mobile’s ETF buyout? T-Mobile catching up to AT&T, Verizon in customer satisfaction Moto X review The update is a …

The Samsung Galaxy S5 wants to run circles around its smart phone rivals — and this teaser image suggests circles could be part of a new-look interface for Samsung’s hotly-anticipated new Android flagship. Posted on Samsung’s official blog, the new teaser for the S5’s launch this month shows off nine circular icons, symbolising Speed, Outdoor, Curiosity, Fun, Social, Style, Privacy, …

Jumping up from 2013’s lower-end Keon and Peak models, Spanish phone maker Geeksphone plans to sell its new Intel-based Revolution starting February 20 for 239 euros, or about $327. The Revolution comes with either Google’s Android or Mozilla’s Boot2Gecko — the open-source browser-based OS that’s better known as Firefox OS. “Firefox OS is a brand currently not available for independent …

Valentine’s Day is approaching, and we know what that means: another off-the-wall promotion from Uber. The on-demand car service is adding the ability to order skywriting messages from its app for select cities on Friday. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. there will be an “UberSKY” option on the app for users in New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, and …

The hotly-rumoured Nokia X Android phone has been given the green light even though the Finnish company is becoming a part of Microsoft, according to new reports. The Wall Street Journal quotes “people familiar with the matter” who say the new phone will take the stage at MWC this month. The launch, which was planned before Microsoft stepped in to …

Samsung’s Galaxy S5 is expected to debut on February 24 at an event dubbed Unpacked. Now Samsung is teasing new features that may pop up in the new smartphone. Related stories Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Cases Please, Clear Your Android Phone’s Cookies and Cache Right Now Save Hundreds on Refurbished Samsung Phones With Prices Starting at $114 The …

If you’re chomping at the bit to see what Samsung has in store for its Galaxy S5 smart phone in a couple of weeks… maybe stop reading now. That’s because Samsung has a much more low key event planned, with fewer extra features and gimmicks than the S4, according to one tipster. Samsung launched the Galaxy S4 at New York’s prestigious …

As the Federal Aviation Administration eases prohibitions against passenger use of portable electronic devices, it’s restricting airline pilots’ personal use of devices in the cockpit. New regulations, announced Tuesday, prohibit pilots from personal use of laptops, cell phones, and other electronic devices while on duty in the cockpit. The rules (PDF), which go into effect in two months, augments the …

Got something to say to your fellow gamers? You can whisper sweet nothings in the ears of button-bashing buddies anywhere in the world with the Microsoft Xbox One Stereo Headset, coming next month.  The headset includes over-the-ear speakers and a unidirectional microphone to capture your sage observations and pithy asides during gameplay, dispensing your wise and insightful utterances to fellow gamers to …

You wait ages for a leaked benchmark of a Samsung Galaxy S5, and then two come along at once. That’s right, Samsung could have not one but two Galaxy S5s up its sleeve, if these leaks are correct. The two have quite different specs, the only similarities being both handsets run Android KitKat, and both have 16-megapixel cameras. The leaks …

The fragmented world of wireless charging is getting a little order, which means you will be able to place any phone down on a charging station and top off your battery — well, eventually. Two of the three major wireless charging groups, the Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP) and the Power Matters Alliance (PMA), have signed an agreement to ensure …

The FCC commissioners (left to right): Ajit Pai, Mignon Clyburn, Tom Wheeler (chairman), Jessica Rosenworcel, and Michael O’Rielly. FCC As politicians put on the pressure, Federal Communications Commission chairman Tom Wheeler says he’s about to reveal his plan for keeping the Internet open for everyone. On Monday during a speech at the University of Colorado Law School, Wheeler said that …

How do you like your documentaries? Heavy on narration, interviews, and pan-and-zoom photos? Then you’re probably a fan of Ken Burns. The filmmaker has lent his signature visual storytelling style to a wide range of subjects, bringing to life everything from baseball and the Civil War to the Dust Bowl and Prohibition. Now, he’s dipping a toe into the app …